[WATCH] Mbalula part of Johannesburg roadblock blitz
"You can go and have fun, but don't drink and drive. And if you do that, you will meet the wrath of the law," said Mbalula.
The Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula was part of a roadblock blitz in Johannesburg on Friday night where drunk drivers, especially, were targeted.
"You can go and have fun, but don't drink and drive. And if you do that, you will meet the wrath of the law," said Mbalula.
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Without disclosing my location - tonight I’m the Holy Spirit with handcuffs - I’m arresting all irresponsible drivers
— Minister of Transport |Mr Fix (@MbalulaFikile) November 8, 2019
I am not sleeping pic.twitter.com/8CPyK8ZmS0
What’s the purpose of me being on the roads tonight - you may asks
— Minister of Transport |Mr Fix (@MbalulaFikile) November 8, 2019
Well, it is to continue encouraging what we already see, more traffic officers on the roads. Working towards our 24/7 goal.
We are about to enter the festive season and ALL our people must be safe. pic.twitter.com/EgWT5uZhJ2
Mbalula joined the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) as they set up roadblocks across the city and arrested more than 10 people in the first hour of the operation.
WATCH: @TrafficRTMC’s Chief of National Traffic Police explain tonights operations.
— MEDIA LIAISON | Esethu Hasane (@EsethuOnDuty) November 8, 2019
Over 10 people arrested in the first hour of one of the many spots the traffic officers are stationed.
17 and 19 on other spots in the fiat hours. Stats to be updated#OkaeMolao #365wayaWaya pic.twitter.com/gyTqOU4fnq
WATCH: @TrafficRTMC CEO explains the alcohol reading process and what we’ve experienced tonight. #OkaeMolao #365wayaWaya pic.twitter.com/MMu5l8OR9H
— MEDIA LIAISON | Esethu Hasane (@EsethuOnDuty) November 8, 2019
On Friday, the Gauteng Safer Festive campaign was launched.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) used the occasion to issue a stern warning to anyone thinking of bribing a police officer.
According to Brigadier Mathapelo Peters, they have been arresting members of the public who try and bribe police officer and she warns: "They should not even try it."
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It is for these people that we must keep our roads safe - they travel to and from work with hopes to arrive alive every time.
— Minister of Transport |Mr Fix (@MbalulaFikile) November 8, 2019
The driver of this taxi is sober and proper documented. #OkaeMolao #365wayaWaya pic.twitter.com/XacWd0mvQO
Without showing his face, it was not good for my 20 year old here. Ubanjelwe emanzi toxo. Ubungabukhama. #OkaeMolao #365wayaWaya pic.twitter.com/W0lZ3Bojjn
— Minister of Transport |Mr Fix (@MbalulaFikile) November 8, 2019